The StrangerMeursault, an ordinary little clerk living in Algiers, leads a quiet and unemotional life. He commits a senseless murder and is convicted, his lack of emotion toward his mother's death weighing against him. As he contemplates his execution, he considers the value of life and is on the verge of exhibiting feeling. |
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I drank the coffee , and then I wanted a cigarette . But I wasn't sure if I should
smoke , under the circumstancesin Mother's presence . I thought it over ; really , it
didn't seem to matter , so I offered the keeper a cigarette , and we both smoked .
I drank the coffee , and then I wanted a cigarette . But I wasn't sure if I should
smoke , under the circumstancesin Mother's presence . I thought it over ; really , it
didn't seem to matter , so I offered the keeper a cigarette , and we both smoked .
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He had a cigarette dangling from his underlip and a rather sickly smile . " Your
name ? ” Raymond gave his name . “ Take that cigarette out of your mouth when
you're talking to me , ” the policeman said gruffly . Raymond hesitated , glanced
at ...
He had a cigarette dangling from his underlip and a rather sickly smile . " Your
name ? ” Raymond gave his name . “ Take that cigarette out of your mouth when
you're talking to me , ” the policeman said gruffly . Raymond hesitated , glanced
at ...
Page 113
Then , " Well , I know I didn't ought to have done it , ” he mumbled , " but I did take
a cigarette from the young gentleman when he offered it - just out of politeness . ”
The Judge asked me if I had any comment to make . “ None , ” I said , “ except ...
Then , " Well , I know I didn't ought to have done it , ” he mumbled , " but I did take
a cigarette from the young gentleman when he offered it - just out of politeness . ”
The Judge asked me if I had any comment to make . “ None , ” I said , “ except ...
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| Title | The Stranger A Vintage book, V-2 Vintage literature |
| Author | Albert Camus |
| Translated by | Stuart Gilbert |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Vintage Books, 1942 |
| ISBN | 0394700023, 9780394700021 |
| Length | 154 pages |
| Subjects | › Literary Collections / Ancient & Classical |
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